George Ade Quotes

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In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of entertainment.

George Ade
After being turned down by numerous publishers, he had decided to write for posterity.

George Ade
MORAL: If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

George Ade
The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need.

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Do not give alms promiscuously. Select the unworthy poor and make them happy. To give to the deserving is a duty, but to help the improvident, drinking class is clear generosity, so that the donor has a right to be warmed by a selfish pride and count on a most flattering obituary.

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The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

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She was a soprano of the kind often used for augmenting grief at a funeral.

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Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.

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"Whom are you?" he said, for he had been to night school.

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If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he has not yet found a work that he likes. Every mortal is a busy bee when he comes to the task that Destiny has set aside for him.

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But, R - e - m - o - r - s - e!
The water-wagon is the place for me;...
It is no time for mirth and laughter,
The cold, gray dawn of the morning after!

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I am thoroughly tired of the fable style of narrative and shall do my best to get up something entirely different and possibly little more worthy.

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Last night at twelve I felt immense,
But now I feel like thirty cents.

George Ade
Early to Bed and Early to Rise is a Bad Rule for any one who wishes to become acquainted with our most Prominent and Influential People.

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A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible.

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The shorter the hours, the larger the income. Don't get into the habit of putting in long hours or you may be set down into a permanent subordinate position.

George Ade
In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine.

George Ade
Always interline a contract before signing it, merely to impress the Party of the First Part. The one who puts his signature to Articles of Agreement drawn up by the other fellow is establishing a dangerous precedent.

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Never try to get into society, so-called. Those who try seldom get in, and if they do edge through the portals they always feel clammy and unworthy when under the scrutiny of the elect. Sit outside and appear indifferent, and after a while they may sent for you. If not, it will be money in your pocket.

George Ade
If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.

George Ade